help with scars from self harming?

Question

i am 15 and trying to recover from serious depression and although some people like to look back on their scars and see that they have overcome the hard times , i now regret ever putting myself through that .. i was wondering if anyone knew if there are any good creams or lotions that could help reduce the appearance of scars effectively so that i can move on with my life for good. thankyou xxxx

Answer 1

Mederma gel, it is expensive but it works.

Answer 2

Hi Kate I am so pleased you have managed to stop self-harming. Keep it up! I think you will just have to be patient and let your body heal. I think you should keep your arms well moisturised and try to leave the scars alone. I know when you have an operation the surgical scar may take a good few months to fade and perhaps your scars are siimilar. My daughter had laser treatment for her acne scars and it worked really well, though expensive at about £100 a time and she needed about three treatments. This is something you can sometimes get on the NHS through your doctor, if he is sympathetic. It may be worth having a word with him. You have to wait until the scars are fairly healed before they are able to treat them in this way. The treatment is fairly painless, just feels a little warm on your skin when it is being done and afterwards for a couple of days. Good luck!

Answer 3

I am astounded by the crass answer from one replier...I have never self-harmed but two of my family harmed themselves severely with devastating results.I am very pleased to learn that you are now feeling better....the use of the gel patches in combination with the Bio oil will work, but also ask your doctor about corrective skin graphs if the scars are really severe. I wish you lots of luck for the future and hope that you will see the world through happier eyes in future. Hugs & kisses xXx

Answer 4

There is something called Bio oil you can get it in tescos and other places it's about £8 and its supposed to reduce the appearance of scars. Hope I helped

Answer 5

A friend of mine who is a nurse said that Bio Oil works wonders. I don't know much more about it though but plan on getting some myself for recent operation scar.

Answer 6

i have the same problem and my scars are less visible when i have a bit of a tan i also use bio oil which is good. try not to worry about it and don't let it bother you, well done for getting this far and good luck for the future. x

Answer 7

depending on where the scars are, and how old the scar, the scars will go from red to white and there are many good camouflage make up that cover up scars and blemishes and the good news is some are on prescription.well done and congratulations for being brave and strong, good luck for the future.

Answer 8

bio oil works to reduce appearance of scars, its really good stuff

Answer 9

lavender oil is great, i have a large scar on my face and i used Bio oil on it, also scar on my wrist i used a gel patch, 6 months later you can hardly see them. Good luck xxx

Answer 10

please dont take any notice of goby's flippant answer depression is a very serious illness you should be very proud of yourself for getting through it and i agree there is lots of specialist make up available now days for just the very reason you want very good luck to you well done for getting this far keep on going

Answer 11

wait till you are older then deal with it ,i had tat's to cover them up,but im not saying that i done the right thing,its realy up to you to diside